Overview
- Barcelona hold a buy option of around €30m (£28–30m) and, per Fabrizio Romano, will take their time before deciding.
- Reports from Spain say Chelsea are prepared to offer higher wages than Barcelona, with Tottenham also exploring a summer move.
- Manchester United are understood to favour a permanent sale, and a departure could help their Profit and Sustainability Rules position, according to financial commentator Stefan Borson.
- Rashford has revived his form under Hansi Flick with six goals and nine assists in 16 appearances and has previously said he would like to stay in Catalonia.
- On Thursday he was absent from Barcelona training with permission for personal reasons and is expected to rejoin preparation for Saturday’s match, which marks the team’s return to Camp Nou.